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At Tom’s Watch Bar, you can watch major sporting events on a stadium-sized screen and 135 other high-definition displays. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Heads up: The big game kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. While the Colts didn’t make the cut this year, you can still get into the Super Bowl spirit at one of these local watch parties.

Verizon FanFest at Back 9 Golf & Entertainment
Mingle with host Adonai Mitchell and Colts cheerleaders, try your hand at tailgate games, and enjoy local musical performances + food offerings.

Tom’s Watch Bar
With emcees, giveaways, and prizes alongside delicious food and drinks, downtown’s newest sports bar is sure to be a hotspot on game day.

Punch Bowl Social
Enjoy exclusive drink specials including $30 Build-Your-Own Buckets of six cans, order Super Bowl-worthy food like nachos + wings, and play Big Game bingo for a chance to win prizes.

Bier Brewery Noblesville
Fill up on $6 pours and discounted pizza + wings as you watch the game.

Looking for a more casual viewing experience? You’re likely to catch the big game at other local sports barscall ahead to confirm.

Asked

Who are you rooting for to win Super Bowl LIX?

A. Go Chiefs
B. Go Eagles
C. Go commercials
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Events

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Chinese New Year Event | 4:30-6 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Join the Carmel High School National Chinese Honor Society for cultural activities and food.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Cat Ce | 8 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $27+ | Get your laughs at this set from the comedian behind “Perfect Chinglish.”

Thursday, Feb. 6

Seed Library Support | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | College Avenue Branch | Free | Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for the library’s 2025 seed library.

Holistic Connection Lunch | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Blind Owl Brewery | Free | Network with other attendees to share business ideas, discover collaboration opportunities, and share resources.

Opening Reception for Art on the Avenue: An Afrofuturism Exhibition | 6-8 p.m. | Madam Walker Legacy Center | Free | Get inspired by this unique showcase of Black women artists from across the Midwest.

Salsa in the Sky | 6-8 p.m. | Skyline Club | $25 | Put on your dancing shoes for salsa lessons, light bites, and a complimentary drink on the 36th floor.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Indy Fuel vs. Kansas City Mavericks | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center, Fishers | $24+ | Calling all witches and wizards, the Indy Fuel is hosting its annual Wizard Night —Come out and enjoy a magical evening against the Kansas City Mavericks.*
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Try This

🎨 Art you glad we’ve got the scoop on these summer camps?

Presented by Indianapolis Art Center
GIF of Indy Art Center summer camps; children working with various mediums
Pro tip: All camps are half-day. Campers can enroll in both a morning and an afternoon camp for a full day of art making.
Have a budding Picasso at home? Or, maybe, you’re searching for creative summer programs for your child.

With 115+ week-long camps to choose from between The Indy Art Center and Fishers Art Center, there’s something for every curious kid ages 4-18.

Keep them engaged with programs that range from working with 3D printers to designing dinosaurs. Highlights include:
  • Lego + clay stop-motion
  • Glass art
  • Manga illustration
  • And more
Heads up: Registration is now open, with tuition assistance and payment plans available.
Summer planning just got easier

News Notes

Sports

USA Gymnastics, which has been headquartered in Indianapolis since 1984, is courting three cities for a new training facility + headquarters — and Noblesville and Westfield are among the finalists. The organization is expected to announce its final pick later this month. (IBJ)

Cause

Shellabrate good times, come on. Tickets for Zoobilation 2025: Giant Shellabration go on sale today at 9 a.m. The black tie fundraising event on Friday, June 13 will include live music + entertainment, food from local restaurants, and cocktails. (WTHR)

Announced

Nickel Plate Trail is so 2024. Say hello to “Nickel Plate Trail Strengthened by IU Health,” the new moniker that will grace five health + recreation events and spaces as the result of a 15-year, $7 million agreement between the city of Fishers and IU Health. (IBJ)

Opening

On Sunday, Feb. 9, Global Gifts will celebrate its grand reopening at 873 Mass Ave. The nonprofit fair trade retail store will offer giveaways and free samples throughout the day.

Closing

Leon Tailoring Co., which has been tailoring clothing for everyone from your neighbor to the vice president since 1905, will close at the end of February so the owners can retire. No plans have been announced yet for the building at 809 N. Delaware St. (IBJ)

Ranked

Indy is full of top-notch independent coffee shopsbut which is the most-loved? According to OnDeck, Indy’s favorite is Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Co., with an average customer rating of 4.67.

Sports

Additions vs. departures: How has Notre Dame fared so far in the transfer portal? Tyler Wojciak gives his take with Locked On.

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3.5 million. That’s how many Americans subscribe to 1440 — a daily digest for unbiased national news on business, politics, culture, and more. Subscribe for free.*

The Buy

Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling water bottle — the Owala FreeSip. It’s a top seller for good reason: Owala has perfected a spout design that allows you to either sip upright through a built-in straw or tilt back to swig a gulp. It’s actually patented.
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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Shea

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I tried a new-to-me brunch spot over the weekend: First Watch. The avocado toast was delicious with a squirt of lemon juice — but the real standout was the million dollar bacon, a perfectly sweet + peppery side that I will definitely be ordering many, many more times.

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